Author: Carolina
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See What A-Listers Are Using at Yacht Parties This Summer!
Since almost everyone goes barefoot on yachts, experienced crews work hard to minimize the presence of breakables onboard. But how do you stay safe while making sure that your uberprivileged guests feel pampered? The secret, for countless A-listers like Steven Spielberg, Valentino, Roberto Cavalli, and Prince Albert II and Charlene of Monaco, is a new kind…
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Five Minutes: The Perfect Summer Alfresco Parties
Summer’s around the corner, which means longer days and more time outdoors. Here are five ideas (only five minutes each!) to get you dining alfresco. Keep things simple by choosing pieces that won’t break, can easily be mixed and matched (since there are always extra guests), and can quickly be thrown in the dishwasher after…
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What to Know About RabLabs Products
Which materials are used in RabLabs designs? RabLabs designs are created using semi-precious gemstones, combined with pure silver, 24k gold, and rose gold. They also utilize materials like stainless steel, plated metals, and glass. These materials are chosen to last forever, and to retain their quality for generations to come. Each piece is unique, because…
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Why You Need A Rock Star At Home: RabLabs’ Anna Rabinowicz
One of my favorite things about meeting new people is hearing their stories. I especially love hearing about people like designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard, who started doing one thing, moved on to something else, and then finally took all those pieces together and ended up creating something that’s unique to him. So when I found…
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How Gucci and Alessandro Michele Are Making Richard Ginori Great Again
Founded in 1735 by a Florentine aristocrat, Richard Ginori is one of the oldest porcelain manufacturers in Europe. It is easily the most distinguished manifattura of fine porcelain tableware in Italy, meaning that all production takes place under one roof, so quality is very consistent. For nearly 300 years, it’s been very closely associated with…
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How to Keep Your Mattresses, Pillows, Duvets, and Featherbeds Clean
Considering that we use our beds and pillows every day, very few of us think about properly protecting them. But between the inevitable accidents, allergies, and concerns over dust mites and bed bugs, it’s a good idea to be proactive. Here are a few simple solutions to keeping your bedrooms clean. Keep your bedroom cool…
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A Trip Without the Flight: The John Robshaw Bath and Beach Collections Have Arrived!
Late last year, we traveled to Marrakech, and it was a revelation. Behind dusty doors, we got to peek inside lavishly planted courtyards full of bright pink bougainvillea, olive groves, and lemon trees. Imagine waking up to this after hours and hours of flying:
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What to Know About St. Gèneve Down Products
TRADITION There’s an old Scandinavian tradition that when a woman got married, her parents would give the couple a new down duvet and pillows made by her mother, with a coin sewn into the duvet for good luck. At St. Gèneve, this charming tradition continues. All St. Gèneve down duvets have a coin sewn in, with the…
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Where Can I Get the Dinnerware Used at The French Laundry and Per Se?
You’d be surprised how often we are asked this question. And we are happy to say that you can get Thomas Keller’s dinnerware here at Gracious Style. Eating at one of Thomas Keller’s fine restaurants – like The French Laundry in Napa or per se in New York – is truly a magnificent experience. People have…
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17 Tips for Picking the Perfect Pet-Friendly Rug
If you live with pets, we bet you’ve had to part with a rug or two after the why-didn’t-I-see-this-coming happens. But you’re not alone, and we promise you there’s a way to keep both your adorable pets happy and your home looking stylish. Here’s our primer on how to pick the perfect pet-friendly rug. Materials 1. Indoor/outdoor…